Collins British Bird Identifier Easy Naming of All Species Using Only Five Features

About this book

Collins British Bird Identifier is a revolution in bird identification. Authored by Paul Stancliffe, who developed the BTO's bird identification courses, and illustrated by Jeff Baker, field guide illustrator and Marketing Director at the BTO, it brings together exceptional new artwork, with a unique, practical and comprehensive guide to the five essential features needed to identify every species of British bird.

- The definitive guide to the five features that identify every species of bird
- Covers every species of bird seen in the UK
- Easy to use for beginners, essential reading for twitchers
- Allows everyone to identify birds quickly
- A checklist of what you should be looking for
- Simple code for common or rare species
- Colour code from when most likely to be seen
- Works as a standalone book, or as a companion volume to your field guide

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Biography

Paul Stancliffe is one of the UK's leading birdwatchers. His skills have been put to good use at the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) where he helped develop their identification courses. Jeff Baker has illustrated a number of acclaimed books. He is also Marketing Director at the BTO.